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incompetence vs unfitness

unfitness vs incompetence

incompetence and unfitness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incompetence Yes No No No
unfitness Yes No No No
As nouns, unfitness is a hypernym of incompetence; that is, unfitness is a word with a broader meaning than incompetence:
  • incompetence: lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
  • unfitness: lacking the power to perform
Other hypernyms of incompetence include inability.
incompetence (noun) unfitness (noun)
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications the quality of not being suitable
inability of a part or organ to function properly lacking the power to perform
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
Difference between incompetence and unfitness

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